LONDON’S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS FOR
PUBLIC POLICY AND
PRACTICE MSc /
2016/17 ENTRY
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/socpol
Systematic Reviews for Public Policy and
Practice MSc /
The Systematic Reviews for Public Policy and
Practice MSc equips students to work with the
increasing number of national and international
organisations committed to evidence-informed
policy and practice. Students learn alongside early
career and experienced researchers, policymakers
and practitioners from a diverse set of policy
sectors and disciplines.
Degree summary The programme will enable you to plan and appraise a systematic review
of research in any policy area, to develop a critical appreciation of the full
diversity of review approaches and types of research use, and equip you
with understanding and skills to help ensure perspectives from the public,
practitioners, policymakers and researchers are all considered in
research and policy development.
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You will learn from research-active tutors based at the IOE’s
EPPI-Centre, which is recognised worldwide for its development of
methods for diverse kinds of systematic review, for the production of
policy-relevant research, and for research into perspectives and
participation. The programme is unique in the way that students study
systematic reviews of both qualitative and quantitative data, and a full
range of review designs.
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The programme can be taken entirely at a distance, or with some
face-to-face learning, and so attracts students from across the globe,
many of whom are already working for research-focused or
policy-making organisations.
This programme is delivered via online learning or mixed mode
(face-to-face daytime workshops with online learning). It is assessed by
coursework assignments and a 20,000-word dissertation.
Degree structure Mode: Full-time: 1 year; Flexible: up to 4 years
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programme
consists of three core modules (90 credits), one optional modules (30
credits), and a dissertation (60 credits).
CORE MODULES
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Research Engagement, Participation and Impact
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Systematic Reviews: Diversity, Design and Debate
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Social Theory
OPTIONS
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Students select one option from a wide range of UCL Institute of Education Master's
modules.
DISSERTATION/REPORT
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All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a
20,000-word dissertation.
Your career Graduates of this programme are currently working across a broad range
of areas, for example one is a project director in mobile technology for
learning, while another is a social research manager advising national
government. Another graduate works as a senior editor of systematic
research reviews.
Employability
Students completing the programme are equipped with enhanced critical
thinking skills and, in particular, skills for research design and appraisal,
spanning a full range of research purposes and problems.
Entry requirements Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a
UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is
required.
English language proficiency level
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you
will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English
proficiency.
The level of English language proficiency for this programme is: Special.
Only the IELTS or a pass to the required standard in the Institute of
Education's pre-sessional English (PASHE) course are accepted. If
taking IELTS, applicants must obtain an overall grade of 7.0 with a
minimum of 6.5 in the reading subtest and 6.0 in the writing
subtest..
FEES AND FUNDING
// UK & EU (2016/17) entry: £7,145 (FT)
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Overseas (2016/17) entry: £15,525 (FT)
Fees note: Fees for flexible, modular study are charged pro-rata to
the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session.
Applicants may be eligible to apply for funding from the Economic and
Social Research Council via the Bloomsbury Doctoral Training
Centre. The MSc provides Master's-level postgraduate training which
can constitute the first year of ESRC 1+3 postgraduate PhD
studentships.
Full details of funding opportunities can be found on the UCL
Scholarships website: www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships
APPLICATION DATE
Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and
test providers is provided at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/english-requirements
All applicants: 29 July 2016
Your application Mr David Fowkes
The deadline for all applicants is 29 July 2016.
CONTACT
Email:
d.fowkes@ucl.ac.uk
Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7612 6271
Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for
places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas
applicants) should take note of application deadlines.
When we assess your application we would like to learn:
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why you want to study Systematic Reviews for Public Policy and
Practice at graduate level
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why you want to study Systematic Reviews for Public Policy and
Practice at UCL
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what particularly attracts you to the chosen programme
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where you would like to go professionally with your degree
how your academic and professional background meets the demands
of this challenging programme
Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement
is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this
programme match what the programme will deliver.
Details on how to apply are available on the website at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply
PDF Updated: May 26, 2016
Information correct at time of going to press. See website (www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/departments-centres/departments/social-science) for latest information